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Home Health Aide (HHA)/ Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Home Health Aide (HHA)/ Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)4 YOUR PEACE OF MIND LLC • 06066, CT, US
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Home Health Aide (HHA) / Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Home Health Aide (HHA) / Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

4 YOUR PEACE OF MIND LLC • 06066, CT, US
29 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary : Home Health Aide / CNA

A Home Health Aide is a non-licensed member of the home care team who assists clients with daily living tasks as outlined in a care plan developed by the RN or Supervisor of Clinical Services. HHAs are supervised by the Supervisor of Clinical Services and receive scheduling from the office.

Qualifications :

  • At least 18 years old
  • Minimum one year of verifiable personal care experience (3 references required)
  • Completion of HHA training or CNA certification, plus a competency evaluation
  • Physically able to perform duties (lifting, transfers, ambulation)
  • Must read, write, and speak English fluently
  • Reliable transportation to and from assignments

Essential Functions :

  • Assigned to clients by an RN, with care instructions prepared and updated as needed
  • May perform duties within the scope of training and state law, including :

    • Personal grooming and hygiene (bathing, shaving, oral care, dressing)

  • Assisting with mobility, transfers, and exercises
  • Nutrition support, including feeding and hydration
  • Toileting and elimination assistance
  • Light housekeeping necessary for client safety
  • Medication assistance (self-administered only) including :

    • Retrieving the medication container

  • Confirming it is prescribed for the client
  • Reminding to take medication
  • Observing client self-administering
  • Other activities as taught and delegated by an RN per Connecticut law and agency policy

    • Restrictions :

  • May not change sterile dressings, administer medications, perform catheterizations, apply heat, or conduct procedures not in the care plan

    • All HHAs must complete agency orientation and pass documented competency assessments by a qualified RN.

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